Professional and Occupational Licensure
Because almost all of North Carolina’s many administrative agencies and licensing boards conduct their business in Raleigh, our firm’s attorneys have significant expertise in guiding businesses and individuals through administrative proceedings and the maze of government regulation. Whether dealing with government contracts, consumer protection issues, or professional disciplinary proceedings, our lawyers can provide experience, sound advice and effective advocacy.
We are especially experienced in representing clients who face professional or occupational licensure or disciplinary issues. Ed Gaskins and James Hash represent individuals and businesses before a large number of professional and occupational licensing bodies in North Carolina, including, but not limited to:
• Appraisal Board
• Board of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors
• Board of Law Examiners
• Board of Nursing
• Certified Public Accountants Board
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Licensing Board for General Contractors
• Pharmacy Board
• Real Estate Licensing Examiners
• State Bar
As a result of the Firm’s expertise in issue advocacy, lobbying and litigation, we are able to provide our clients with a wide range of strategies for resolving administrative issues – including, when necessary, collateral challenges in state or federal court. We stand ready to assist our clients, regardless of whether the ultimate resolution involves an evidentiary hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings, a change in the law or administrative code, or litigation against a licensing board or regulatory agency.